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Valley of Fire
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Dark red rocks along the scenic loop near Atlatl Rock after sunset
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Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest
state park in
Nevada,
USA. It covers an area of 34,880 acres (14,120 ha) and was dedicated in
1935. It derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from
great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs. These features,
which are the centerpiece of the park's attractions, often appear to be
on fire when reflecting the sun's rays.
Valley of Fire is located 50 miles (80 km) northeast of
Las Vegas, at an elevation between 2,000–2,600 feet (610–790 m). It abuts the
Lake Mead National Recreation Area at the
Virgin River confluence. It lies in a 4 by 6 mi (6.4 by 9.7 km) basin.
Complex uplifting and faulting of the region, followed by extensive
erosion, have created the present landscape. The rough floor and jagged
walls of the park contain brilliant formations of eroded
sandstone and
sand dunes more than 150 million years old. Other important rock formations include
limestones,
shales, and
conglomerates.
The park entry from
Interstate 15 passes through the Moapa Indian Reservation. The park has a
visitor center that should be visited by anyone planning any off-road activities.
Source: Wikipedia
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